This angel candle stand was created by Lisa Larson at Keramik Studion (K-Studion), an in-house workshop at Gustavsberg. Lisa Larson left Gustavsberg in 1979 to work as a freelancer, but was welcomed back to the company in 1993 with good benefits and an environment where she could concentrate on her own creative activities. This item was created by Lisa Larson, who was already a world-renowned artist, at a technically high level.
This work was produced in the late 1990s. Lisa Larson also produced candle stands in the shape of multiple angels in Gustavsberg before independence. At that time, the works were small figurines shaped like children, but many of the works produced at K Studio were large, and this one is over 20cm tall.
It has a dynamic shape that resembles a pair of angels taking off from a Y-shaped support, and there is a hole in the back of the wings for a candle to be inserted into. An angel in the form of a woman looks up to the sky while praying, and is designed with religious holidays such as Christmas in mind . There are slight differences in the color of the surface and the pattern drawn on the clothes depending on the year of production.
■Detailed specifications
Maker: Keramik Studion Gustavsberg / Gustavsberg K Studio Designer: Lisa Larson / Lisa Larson Year: Late 1990s Country of Manufacture: Sweden
Condition: ★★★★★ (5: Complete)
It is a complete item that maintains its original condition with no cracks, chips, or penetrations. It is in top condition among those available on the market.
■Size
Height 23.5cm Width 20cm Bottom diameter 11cm Candle diameter 1.3cm
Gustavsberg
Gustavsberg is a long-established Swedish pottery manufacturer founded in 1825. For more information on the history of the company , please see this article♪ The company produced bathtubs and other housing equipment, but from the late 19th century onward, they focused on producing artistic ceramics, and their name became widely known. I did. Known for its simple and beautiful designs with motifs of nature and folklore, it is a manufacturer that led Scandinavian design in the 20th century.
It produced many outstanding artists such as Lisa Larsson and Stig Lindberg, and was a central figure in the ``Mid-Century'' art movement of the mid-20th century in Northern Europe. Even today, it is highly praised for its high artistry, technical ability, and unique design that evokes the Nordic climate.
Lisa Larson
Lisa Larson (1931-2024)
A world-renowned ceramic artist representing Sweden. Born in the village of Härlunda, in the Älmhult district of Kronoberg county in the Småland region of southern Sweden.
When she was young, she aspired to be a clothing designer, but after enrolling at Gothenburg University of the Arts, she studied ceramics. One day, he was discovered by Stig Lindberg at a competition, and after a one-year trial period, he officially joined Gustavsberg as a designer. Shortly after, in 1955, he announced the Lilla zoo series, and in 1964 he devised the Afrika series, famous for its lion statues.
In addition to Gustavsberg, Lisa Larsson has also provided designs for Höganäs, domestic retail giant Åhléns, and German pottery manufacturer Rosenthal. After leaving Gustavsberg in 1979, he was active in various fields while continuing his creative activities freely, taking the position of a freelance artist under a voluntary contract with a company rather than an exclusive contract. In 1979 and 1981, he held solo exhibitions at the Seibu Department Store in Tokyo, and his solo exhibition in 1981 is said to have attracted 70,000 visitors.